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The Granite Belt’s own newspaper for 142 years, the Stanthorpe Border Post is the region’s best news source. The bi-weekly paper has a strong focus on community life and issues that affect the community. We cover everything from local news, community events, schools, property, council, court and the wide range of sporting events that take place in our region. The Border Post is more than just a print product, running and operating both a Facebook page and website. To stay up to date with the Granite Belt’s latest news like the Border Post Facebook page or visit www.stanthorpeborderpost.com.au

This event has been assisted by the Southern Downs Regional Council Community Grants Program.

Girraween Environmental Lodge has ten architect designed bush Chalets set on four hundred acres of natural bushland surrounded by Girraween National Park.

Experience the tranquility of the Australian bush in one of our spacious self-contained luxury cabins. Made from recycled timber, with king size beds, double spa baths, wood heaters, self-contained kitchens, DVD players and so much more.

There are gentle walks and more adventurous walks. Close by are a multitude of award-winning wineries and restaurants that will ensure you experience the unique flavours of the region. Make Girraween Environmental Lodge your base to explore the district. Email Us to enquire about bookings or phone 07 4684 5138

Gold Sponsor

101geo are the trusted destination for everything geocaching, munzee, GPS and more. As Australia's premier geocaching store, we supply customers all over the world, and have an unbeatable range of products, all in stock ready for immediate shipping. We'll be selling the official event clothing, geocoin and trackables, as well as everything you need for your location based activities. Visit the website, drop us an This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call us on 1 300 101 GEO (1300 101 436)

Silver Sponsor

With a keen focus on off-road touring, Hema Maps has steadily built its reputation as masterful map makers in the four-wheel driving and outdoor adventure industries. This reputation has come to the fore thanks to the company’s relentless pursuit of accurate cartographic detail relevant to outdoor explorers, realised by its unparalleled updating process.

The company has expanded purposefully to the point where today it has comprehensive Australia and overseas map coverage in a variety of forms including folded maps, atlases, guides and digital products such as apps and dedicated GPS navigation systems.

Since 1996, Hema Maps has GPS mapped over 250,000km of roads and tracks throughout Australia, and will continue to pursue premium quality and accuracy within its product range into the foreseeable future.

Pathtags.com was launched in 2006, and now have 26,800+ tags to collect and trade! Get going today at Pathtags.com! The Aussie Pathtag Club have members from all around the world who are building their pathtag collections of tags that are completely Australian Based. Each month financial members receive tags based on their subscription levels. They have a set theme each month and they encourage everyone to have a go and send in designs on behalf of the club. Check out AussiePathtagClub.com for more information.

AllThingsGeo specialises in manufacturing BIG geocache containers - by geocachers for geocachers. We strive for competitive price while maintaining high quality and heavy duty products that you may not find just anywhere. Our hand crafted and custom built geocache containers are guaranteed to out-perform commercially available products and be big enough and tough enough for your next hide! We are based in Brisbane, Queensland and source as many materials as possible locally from leading suppliers.

Telstra is proud to be able to support this event, and will be the provider of free Wi-Fi in the Chill Out zone at the Mega! On site at the Showgrounds, Telstra provides blistering fast 4G coverage for all of your data needs.

Bronze Sponsor

If you love everything boating, camping and fishing then make sure you get into your closest store and check it out - with over 100 stores nation-wide there is probably one right around the corner from you! We have everything you could possibly need for your next boating camping or fishing adventure under one roof.

Johnny Appleseed GPS has been growing our loyal customer base of handheld GPS users, since we first started in 1999. We are the largest stockist in Australia of handheld GPS and related accessories, and have 4 showrooms fully stocked with geocaching and GPS gear. Our staff love the outdoors and anything to do with GPS, and we equally love sharing our knowledge with our customers. You can view our extensive range of GPS here, chat to us online, visit one of our stores, or call us any time on 1800 477 477.

Stanthorpe Print n Copy is a one-stop shop for paper and print supplies as well as being able to handle all your comercial printing needs. Print your photos on our Kodak photo kiosk or turn them into personalised travel mugs or coffee mugs, drink bottles, mouse mats, stubby wraps or even a t-shirt. We stock good quality picture frames and we can print onto canvas and frame in the store.

Mega Friend and Community Fundraisers

Lawdogs Australia are primarily a law enforcement breeding and training kennel and also operate as a tourist attraction by providing entertaining 1 hour public displays every week of canine law enforcement demonstrations showcasing puppies starting their training here through to trained adult dogs working in protection, detection, agility and obedience. We are to date the only working dog kennel in Australia open to the public for viewings and demonstrations of canine law enforcement activities.

Lawdogs Australia are offering a discounted rate of over 15% off the Adult entry to any shows one week prior and after the Mega Event. To reedem this offer, please mention the QLD Mega when booking tickets or use the voucher supplied in your registration pack.

As part of a great event on 8th September, 2013, which included disc golf, a BBQ and several give away's, geckomaster62 and the family kindly donated goods for a raffle sold off at this event in support of the first QLD Mega Event. Thank you to geckomaster62 for your support, and to all those who were able to win a prize, congratulations!

As part of the second Queensland Mega Planning Day event held at Mount Cootha Botanic Gardens, 'youngoldfella' made a generous donation of trackables, pathtags and geocoins worth over $1,000. We truly thank youngoldfella for this very generous gift.

The team RVgeos have made a generous donation of a painting of a Stanthorpe Apple to the planning committee. At 4x4in, hand painted, and valued at $70, we truly thank RVgeos for this very generous gift.

A huge thanks to Treking Trev for financial donations to support this event. These donations are being put towards event activities and entertainment, and will allow for more to be provided as a part of the event. Thank you Treking Trev.